Lunyu V. 26. (118)

The different wishes of Yen Yüan, Tsze-lû, and Confucius.
1. Yen Yüan and Chî Lû being by his side, the Master said to them, "Come, let each of you tell his wishes."
2. Tsze-lû said, "I should like, having chariots and horses, and light fur clothes, to share them with my friends, and though they should spoil them, I would not be displeased."
3. Yen Yüan said, "I should like not to boast of my excellence, nor to make a display of my meritorious deeds."
4. Tsze-lû then said, "I should like, sir, to hear your wishes." The Master said, "They are, in regard to the aged, to give them rest; in regard to friends, to show them sincerity; in regard to the young, to treat them tenderly."

Legge V.25.

Yen Yuan and Chi-lu were in attendance. The Master said, 'I suggest you each tell me what it is you have set your hearts on.'
Tzu-lu said, 'I should like to share my carriage and horses, clothes and furs with my friends, and to have no regrets even if they become worn.'
Yen Yuan said, 'I should like never to boast of my own goodness and never to impose onerous tasks upon others.'
Tzu-lu said, 'I should like to hear what you have set your heart on.'
The Master said, 'To bring peace to the old, to have trust in my friends, and to cherish the young.'